Question

Solve for a from the formula
3a + 4b = 5a - t

Answer 1

a = 2b +(t/2)

Explanation:

Add t-3a to both sides.

3a +4b +t -3a = 5a -t +t -3a

4b +t = 2a . . . . . simplify

(4b +t)/2 = a . . . divide by the coefficient of a

a = 2b +(t/2)